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George Mason University Ranking Badges

GMU earned 159 ranking badges in the 2027 College Factual rankings: 15 in the top 1%, 63 in the top 5%, 44 in the top 10% and 37 in the top 15% of the schools in each ranking. Its highest placement is #1 of 108 in Highest Paid Graduates for Computer Systems Networking, a top 1% award.

Key facts

• Badges earned: 159 (2027 edition)
• In the top 1% / top 5%: 15 / 63
• Highest placement: #1 of 108, a top 1% award
• Fields of study with a badge: 23
• Placements this edition: 541
• Badge cutoff: a top 15% placement in a ranking

Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.

How Many Ranking Badges Has George Mason University Earned?

George Mason University holds 159 ranking badges across 23 fields of study, 78 of them in the top 5% or better; each badge is an award for placing in the top 15% of a ranking. It has no placements this edition in College Factual’s online-program rankings. Our rankings are refreshed through the year as new data arrives. These badges come from the 2027 edition. A check mark sits in the highest award tier the school reached. Read about our data sources and methodologies. To use these badges in your college’s communications, administrators can contact us.

Count by Award Level

Award Level	Badges
Top 1%	15
Top 5%	63
Top 10%	44
Top 15%	37
Total	159

What Is George Mason University Known For?

George Mason University is best known for Computer & Information Sciences: 17 of its 149 traditional-student awards are in that field. Its top-ranked majors include Computer Systems Networking, Dietetics & Nutrition Services and Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Overall Best			✓
Overall Best (Southeast)			✓
Overall Best (Virginia)			✓
Overall Diversity		✓
Overall Diversity (Southeast)		✓
Overall Diversity (Virginia)		✓
Male / Female Diversity			✓
Male / Female Diversity (Southeast)			✓
Male / Female Diversity (Virginia)			✓
Ethnic Diversity			✓
Ethnic Diversity (Southeast)				✓
Ethnic Diversity (Virginia)				✓
Most Popular			✓
Most Popular (Southeast)				✓
Most Popular (Virginia)			✓
Highest Paid Graduates (Southeast)				✓
Highest Paid Graduates (Virginia)			✓

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Top Ranked		✓
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
Top Ranked		✓
General Biology
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
Microbiology Science & Immunology
Top Ranked		✓
Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Highest Paid Graduates	✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Accounting
Top Ranked			✓
Business & Commerce
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular				✓
Business Administration & Management
Top Ranked			✓
Hospitality Management
Top Ranked	✓
Highest Paid Graduates		✓
Human Resource Management
Highest Paid Graduates		✓
Real Estate
Top Ranked	✓

Communication & Journalism

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Communication & Media Studies
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular		✓

Communications Technology/Support

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular		✓
Graphic Communications
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular		✓

Computer & Information Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular				✓
Computer Information Systems
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular				✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Most Focused		✓
Computer Science
Top Ranked	✓
Computer Software Applications
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular				✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Most Focused	✓
Computer Systems Networking
Top Ranked			✓
Highest Paid Graduates				✓
Information Science
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular	✓
Highest Paid Graduates			✓
Information Technology
Top Ranked			✓

Education

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Curriculum & Instruction
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Educational Administration
Top Ranked			✓
Highest Paid Graduates		✓
General Education
Top Ranked		✓
Instructional Media Design
Top Ranked			✓
Special Education
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Student Counseling
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Top Ranked		✓
Teacher Education Subject Specific
Top Ranked		✓

Engineering

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular		✓
Civil Engineering
Most Popular	✓
Computer Engineering
Most Popular		✓

English Language & Literature

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
General English Literature
Most Popular		✓
Literature
Most Popular		✓
Writing Studies
Most Popular			✓

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Child Development & Family Studies
Top Ranked			✓
Highest Paid Graduates		✓

Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Linguistics & Literature
Most Popular	✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Top Ranked			✓
Dietetics & Nutrition Services
Highest Paid Graduates				✓
Health/Medical Admin Services
Top Ranked		✓
Medical Illustration & Informatics
Most Popular			✓
Nursing
Top Ranked			✓
Other Health Professions
Most Popular	✓
Public Health
Most Popular		✓

History

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
History
Most Popular			✓

Law Enforcement & Firefighting

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Criminal Justice & Corrections
Top Ranked				✓
Most Popular			✓
Homeland Security
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Highest Paid Graduates			✓
Security Science and Technology.
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓

Legal Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular	✓

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked				✓
Liberal Arts General Studies
Top Ranked				✓

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
Biological & Physical Science
Top Ranked			✓
Data Analytics.
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular		✓
International Studies
Most Popular	✓
Mathematics & Computer Science
Most Popular		✓
Other Interdisciplinary Studies
Top Ranked	✓
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution
Most Popular				✓
Sustainability Science
Most Popular	✓

Natural Resources & Conservation

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Natural Resources Conservation
Most Popular		✓

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Health & Physical Education
Top Ranked	✓

Physical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Physics
Most Popular		✓

Psychology

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Clinical & Counseling Psychology
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
General Psychology
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓

Public & Social Service

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Public Administration
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Public Policy
Most Popular	✓
Social Work
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular	✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓

Social Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
Economics
Most Popular		✓
Geography & Cartography
Highest Paid Graduates		✓
International Relations & Security
Most Popular			✓
Political Science & Government
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓

Visual & Performing Arts

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Fine & Studio Arts
Top Ranked		✓
Highest Paid Graduates			✓
General Visual & Performing Arts
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular				✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Music
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular		✓

How Does George Mason University Rank in Athletics?

In College Factual’s 2027 athletics rankings, George Mason University earned 1 badge across 1 sport; its highest placement is #91 of 704 in Soccer.

Men’s Sports

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Soccer	✓

How Does George Mason University Rank for Veterans?

In College Factual’s 2027 veterans rankings, George Mason University earned 9 badges; its highest placement is #274 of 4,939 in Best for Veterans.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best for Veterans		✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Business & Commerce
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Business Administration & Management
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Allied Health Professions
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Nursing
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Liberal Arts General Studies
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Continue Your Research on GMU

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Notes and References

These rankings are calculated from federal education data, 2027 edition. George Mason University appears in 541 of the College Factual rankings covered on this page.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.